USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Seasonal - Tractor Operator
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.10/hr - $31.16/hrUSAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Tractor Operator to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The role involves operating tractors and related equipment for maintenance and environmental management tasks in various locations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operates gasoline or diesel powered tractors that are 75 horsepower - 100 horsepower and weigh 7,000 - 12,000 gross vehicle weight
Operates tractor-towed mower and boom ax to trim overhanging branches in order to create fire breaks on refuge properties
Mows grass and weeds along river banks; in wooded, range, and marshy areas; along roadways; and near open fields. Controls attached equipment from the seat of the tractor using hydraulic and/or mechanical systems. Terrain varies from level to gently rolling
Performs limited operator maintenance such as checking and replacing fluids, hoses, tires, batteries, and fittings
Operates hand tools and small two cycle engines, such as chain saws, weed eaters, portable pumps, and lawn mowers
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation
Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
By 12/12/2025 of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation
Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration
To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an 'acceptable' level and must achieve an average rating of at least 'acceptable' on all of the elements
Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date of this announcement will be considered
The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of a Tractor Operator without more than normal supervision
This experience may include: safely operating farm-type gasoline/diesel powered tractors with attachments and/or self-propelled sprayers on flat or rolling terrain
I have performed some different operations such as planting, cultivating, mowing and hauling
I have performed operator level preventative maintenance on tractors and equipment
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions
Benefits
Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave.
Effective January 2015, employees on temporary appointments may be eligible for health benefits through the Federal Employees Health Benefits program and, if eligible, will receive the same government contribution as full-time permanent employees.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Founded in 1996
10001+ employees
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